Bridging the Gaps in Learning:The Role of Modern Educational Technology Tools and then connecting with those who automatically provide a virtual support.This helps to bridge the gaps in learning. According to Coiro and Dobler (2007)in Wikipedia(2014),we live in an age of digital technology where information is available any time.The rationale behind the use of social networks as tools for professional learning includes the idea that the internet is this generation's defining technology for literacy.It is believed that these media are beneficial to pre-service and in-service teachers who utilize the Face book.This provides a link where professional information can be posted through feeds or face book.Group members interact with one another with respect to educational matters. With respect to social networks also,it is equally explained in the Wikipedia Free Encyclopedia(2014),that student interaction is core of constructivist learning environment as social Networking site provide the plat form for building collaborative communities.They promote shared experiences;there is also user-generated content.It must be noted though,that every student has his or her own learning requirement and framework that provides enough resources,learning styles, communication tools and flexibility to accommodate this diversity.These,no doubt,are ways of closing gaps in learning. Educational Technology has made possible online real-time application.Websites are equally used in learning process as assignments and home work,test and examination are posted in websites. This no doubt will even help to curb examination malpractice.When everybody stays glued to own computer during tests and examination,there will be no time to copy on pieces of paper or laps. Conclusion Educational Technology has been described as a systematic process of solving educational problems through the use of both human and materials resources for effectiveness of education and lesson delivery.In this digitalized age,many Educational Technology tools and techniques are now at the disposal of educators and learners for optimal learning.Provisions have been made in National Policy on Education for utilization of innovative materials as well as the provision of necessary infrastructures for promotion of education.If these are properly utilized in Nigerian educational system,it will go a long way in helping to bridge the gaps in learning created by educational inequalities Suggestions on How to Incorporate Educational Technology Tools into Nigerian Classrooms Given the position of Educational Technology in achieving the goals of education in the society,the following are suggested as ways of quickening the use of technology in schools and colleges. 1. Government as well as school authorities should initiate programmes for training and re- training of teachers and instructors on utilization of modern technologies in the classroom. As a matter of urgency,Courses on utilization of modern Educational Technology resources in learning should be introduced into the school curriculum to teach the rudiments of application of resources materials in classroom learning. 3. The world lives in a computer age,Government should stop paying lip services to education and implement the policy of providing computers in the classrooms in every school and not only in some selected schools or some private schools.This would enable the use of new programmes. 4. To take teaching and learning to the next level,more technologists should be trained to assist schools and colleges in utilizing the digital educational technology devices where necessary.At least.there should be more than one in a school. Special funds must be set aside for the provision of modern teaching and learning tools which are expected will help to bridge the learning gaps such as mentioned in this discourse. 55 and then connecting with those who automatically provide a virtual support. This helps to bridge the gaps in learning. According to Coiro and Dobler (2007) in Wikipedia (2014), we live in an age of digital technology where information is available any time. The rationale behind the use of social networks as tools for professional learning includes the idea that the internet is this generation’s defining technology for literacy. It is believed that these media are beneficial to pre-service and in-service teachers who utilize the Face book. This provides a link where professional information can be posted through feeds or face book. Group members interact with one another with respect to educational matters. With respect to social networks also, it is equally explained in the Wikipedia Free Encyclopedia (2014), that student interaction is core of constructivist learning environment as social Networking site provide the plat form for building collaborative communities. They promote shared experiences; there is also user-generated content. It must be noted though, that every student has his or her own learning requirement and framework that provides enough resources, learning styles, communication tools and flexibility to accommodate this diversity. These, no doubt, are ways of closing gaps in learning. Educational Technology has made possible online real-time application. Websites are equally used in learning process as assignments and home work, test and examination are posted in websites. This no doubt will even help to curb examination malpractice. When everybody stays glued to own computer during tests and examination, there will be no time to copy on pieces of paper or laps. Conclusion Educational Technology has been described as a systematic process of solving educational problems through the use of both human and materials resources for effectiveness of education and lesson delivery. In this digitalized age, many Educational Technology tools and techniques are now at the disposal of educators and learners for optimal learning. Provisions have been made in National Policy on Education for utilization of innovative materials as well as the provision of necessary infrastructures for promotion of education. If these are properly utilized in Nigerian educational system, it will go a long way in helping to bridge the gaps in learning created by educational inequalities. Suggestions on How to Incorporate Educational Technology Tools into Nigerian Classrooms Given the position of Educational Technology in achieving the goals of education in the society, the following are suggested as ways of quickening the use of technology in schools and colleges. 1. Government as well as school authorities should initiate programmes for training and re￾training of teachers and instructors on utilization of modern technologies in the classroom. 2. As a matter of urgency, Courses on utilization of modern Educational Technology resources in learning should be introduced into the school curriculum to teach the rudiments of application of resources materials in classroom learning. 3. The world lives in a computer age, Government should stop paying lip services to education and implement the policy of providing computers in the classrooms in every school and not only in some selected schools or some private schools. This would enable the use of new programmes. 4. To take teaching and learning to the next level, more technologists should be trained to assist schools and colleges in utilizing the digital educational technology devices where necessary. At least, there should be more than one in a school. 5. Special funds must be set aside for the provision of modern teaching and learning tools which are expected will help to bridge the learning gaps such as mentioned in this discourse. Bridging the Gaps in Learning: The Role of Modern Educational Technology Tools